Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of
digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and
solutions, and Rakuten Mobile Network Inc., the mobile network subsidiary of
Rakuten Group, the Japan-based global leader in internet services, signed an
MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to collaborate on building world-class next
generation (4G & 5G) software defined network laboratories in Tokyo and
Bengaluru.

This collaboration will drive innovation to
bring about the transformation of mobile network technology and enhance
customer experience for users in Japan. The announcement comes on
the sidelines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan and meeting with Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe to further strengthen Indo-Japan business ties.

With this collaboration, Rakuten and Tech
Mahindra aim to build a world-class 5G ready network lab which will be one of
its kind in the industry. With Tech Mahindra’s capabilities in the 5G domain -
Mobile Networks, IT, Cloud and Enterprise Applications, and Rakuten’s vision to
create a resilient fully automated 5G ready network in Japan and beyond, the labs in Tokyo and Bengaluru will focus on fostering
innovation in the telecom space. Tech Mahindra will also provide network
integration capabilities to add value to the lab operations.

As part of the TechMNxt charter, Tech
Mahindra has a deep focus on 5G technology and is currently engaged with
multiple service providers globally on their network transformation journey.